Short-Term Gold Options
Successful trading in today’s volatile gold markets requires targeted and comprehensive market access. Short-Term Options on Gold futures meet this demand. The contracts enable quick responses to worldwide economic announcements and political events that affect gold prices. They also serve as a tool for inter- and intra-product trading in precious metals or other commodities.
Short-term options on gold futures provide:
- Daily expiration five business days forward, following the first cycle week
- A low cost, short-term option solution
- European-style expiration and financial settlement
Key Facts
- Available for trading on:
- CME Globex
- The trading floor in New York
- Over-the-counter with central clearing via CME ClearPort
- As each Short-Term Options contract expires, a new contract is listed
- Aligned with standard strike prices and standard front month futures
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